
Washoe Tribe Completes Acquisition of Loyalton Ranch
February 11, 2026
State conservation funds and partners helped the Washoe Tribe reclaim ancestral homelands for restoration.
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Monday, March 409:29 - Illegal dumping in Loyalton.11:23 - Assault alleged at the Sierraville Gas Station.11:39 - Someone texted 911 to request medical services on Highway 89 near Truckee.12:56 - Report of a suicidal subject in Downieville.14:34 - Dogs on the loose in Loyalton.18:57 - Civil dispute in Loyalton.Tuesday, March 506:44 - Reckless driver on Highway 89 near Little Truckee Summit.07:16 - Medical assistance requested in Loyalton.10:31 - Welfare check requested in Downieville.10:54 - Civil service requested in Downieville.11:27 - Relinquishment of firearms due to a restraining order occurred in Loyalton.13:59 - Extra patrol in Loyalton was requested.14:02 - Someone reported that a dog was left chained outside in the snow in Loyalton, but when the owner was contacted, there were no signs of neglect, and the dog was only outside when it needed a bathroom break.18:56 - A dog was found in Downieville and returned home.Wednesday, March 600:58 - Information requested by another agenc
March 13, 2024
Monday, March 4 09:29 - Illegal dumping in Loyalton. 11:23 - Assault alleged at the Sierraville Gas Station. 11:39 - Someone texted 911 to request medical services on Highway 89 near Truckee. 12:56 - Report of a suicidal subject in Downieville. 14:34 - Dogs on the loose in Loyalton. 18:57 - Civil dispute in Loyalton. Tuesday, March 5 06:44 - Reckless driver on Highway 89 near Little Truckee Summit. 07:16 - Medical assistance requested in Loyalton. 10:31 - Welfare check requested in Downieville. 10:54 - Civil service requested in Downieville. 11:27 - Relinquishment of firearms due to a restraining order occurred in Loyalton. 13:59 - Extra patrol in Loyalton was requested. 14:02 - Someone reported that a dog was left chained outside in the snow in Loyalton, but when the owner was contacted, there were no signs of neglect, and the dog was only outside when it needed a bathroom break. 18:56 - A dog was found in Downieville and returned home. Wednesday, March 6 00:58 - Information requested by another agency in Loyalton. 08:26 - Civil service in Loyalton. 08:41 - Welfare check requested in Downieville. 14:42 - Report of a missing person out-of-county. The reporting party was referred to the right county. 15:26 - Report of possible animal neglect near Chilcoot, but deputies found the animal was in good health. Thursday, March 7 09:49 - The Sheriff’s Office assisted another agency at the Ramshorn helicopter landing zone. 10:39 - A deputy assisted Sierra County Probation with a welfare check in Downieville. 16:59 - Dog on the loose in downtown Downieville. 18:23 - Welfare check requested in Loyalton. 21:44 - Highway Patrol was informed of a reckless driver on Highway 70 near Portola. Friday, March 8 11:58 - Ambulance requested in Loyalton. 12:30 - Ambulance requested in Loyalton. 12:36 - A citizen was assisted near Verdi. 15:29 - Ambulance requested in Loyalton. 17:04 - Information was given in Camptonville. 19:01 - Report of an unsecured building in Downieville. Deputies secured the building and notified the responsible party. 20:35 - An alarm went off at a business in Downieville. Deputies found nothing had been taken, and a faulty sensor likely triggered the alarm. Saturday, March 9 07:46 - Ambulance requested in Loyalton. 14:32 - Tree on fire by Gold Lake Road. 18:25 - Welfare check requested in Sierraville. All was well. 23:37 - A dog was running on Highway 49 near Camptonville. Highway Patrol was notified. Sunday, March 10 12:39 - Dog at large near Pike. 21:41 - Report of a fire in Loyalton. Total reported: 38

February 11, 2026
State conservation funds and partners helped the Washoe Tribe reclaim ancestral homelands for restoration.
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